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LIBERTY — “The Laramie Project” looks at the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The resulting play, which draws on hundreds of interviews conducted by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project that debuted in February 2000, …
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
KEARNEY — The Kearney School District will welcome a new cohort of teachers and principals this school year. As a way to welcome them, Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host a welcome lunch Thursday, Aug. 13. At the lunch, goody bags will be given to the new community members that are filled …
KEARNEY — The Kearney School District annual Back to School Resource Fair is Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6 and 7.
LIBERTY — The Clay County African American Legacy managed a physically-distant 20th Annual Liberty Juneteenth Celebration Fundraiser Friday, July 24. With chairs spaced across the former Garrison School gym, friends, elected officials and honored guests sat 6 feet away from each other.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
Jacob Greenwood was listed on the Graceland University Spring 2020 Honors List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Graceland University has listed Savannah Bushman and Shelbie Langford on the 2020 spring president’s list for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, Mary Perkins and Ashley Skelton were listed on the Honors List for achieving a GPA of 3.65 or higher.
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(The Center Square) – In testimony given before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Scott S. Dahl, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), said an estimated $26 billion in improper payments made through the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program is expected to be made because of three new UI programs created by coronavirus relief bills.
Reopening schools this fall comes with a valid concern: can classrooms really accomplish social distancing?
Our experiences with the coronavirus have changed many of us. We’ve been locked down, scared to shop, startled at the number of people who refuse to wear a mask in public, and worse, we’ve been socially isolated. Now we want something new.
NORTHLAND — Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, returns to Liberty Oaks Elementary School the week of Aug. 3. Although the camp takes place within a Liberty Public Schools’ building, the program is open to those living in surrounding areas.
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KEARNEY — The Kearney School District will welcome a new cohort of teachers and principals this school year. As a way to welcome them, Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host a welcome lunch Thursday, Aug. 13. At the lunch, goody bags will be given to the new community members that are filled …
LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Editor’s Note: This is one story in a series that sheds light on the local economic impact of the novel coronavirus and related shutdowns on Northland industries.
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the patrol is extending the suspension of all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations until April 27.
Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
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LIBERTY — William Jewell College announced that Keenan Hagerty has been hired as the head men’s and women’s wrestling coach. Hagerty will be tasked with building the Jewell wrestling programs as the women will be competing for the first time in 2021 while the men’s program is restarting afte…
The Missouri High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to allow schools without in-person learning to compete in sports this fall.
SMITHVILLE — Smithville and William Jewell College alumna Maddie Nelson will be returning to the Cardinals women’s basketball team as an assistant coach this season.
LIBERTY — Registration is open for Liberty youth tennis lessons conducted by Jimmy Hunter.
KEARNEY — Registration is open for Kearney Parks and Recreation youth fall sports. Following are available activities and the date each activity's early registration closes.
SMITHVILLE — Early registration is open for Smithville Parks and Recreation youth fall sports. Following are available activities and the date of each activity's early registration closes.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
The Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents announced on Monday, July 27, that it voted to postpone a majority of the conference’s 2020 fall intercollegiate athletics season until the spring semester due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
- Winner of Democratic western commissioner race flips
- Medicaid expansion narrowly passes in Missouri
- Clay County Election Board plans recount Thursday
- Voters pass both Smithville education questions on August ballot
- Bob Nance retains seat as Clay County treasurer
- Megan Thompson claims Republican victory in eastern commissioner race
- Familiar female faces face off in November for western commissioner
- District 12 candidates Hurlbert, Kiefer head to November election
- Baldwin takes Republican ticket for county assessor
- Medicaid expansion on ballot for August primary
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate pulmonary fibrosis. His mother died from pulmonary fibrosis. From what we have read there is no cure, only palliative care. The thought of doing nothing to try to stop the progression is totally unacceptable when there h…
This summer has produced a bountiful crop of fruits. My local farmers market and grocery store have supplied an abundance of budget-friendly ingredients for my favorite summer dishes.
My friend Bonnie is a professional weaver. I know she’s a pro, not only because it says so on her labels, but when I watched her weaving at her traditional Swedish loom, I was taken by her focus and the talent and patience her artistry requires.
JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that the Missouri State Archives and Missouri Historical Records Advisory Board are offering 45 Lite Registration Packages, each valued at $130, to representatives of the state’s genealogical and historical societies interested in at…
The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City announced the Artisan Home Tour has been rescheduled for three weekends in August (Aug. 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30).
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